diff --git a/pages/about.vue b/pages/about.vue
index 769ad86..eb4065b 100644
--- a/pages/about.vue
+++ b/pages/about.vue
@@ -12,9 +12,9 @@
         </div>
 
         <div class="mb-8 space-y-2">
-          <a href="mailto:mwinter@unboundedpress.org" class="block hover:underline">contact</a>
-          <a href="/cv" class="block hover:underline">cv</a>
-          <a href="/works_list" class="block hover:underline">works list</a>
+          <a href="mailto:mwinter@unboundedpress.org" class="block hover:underline text-gray-500">contact</a>
+          <a href="/cv" class="block hover:underline text-gray-500">cv</a>
+          <a href="/works_list" class="block hover:underline text-gray-500">works list</a>
         </div>
 
         <div id="mc_embed_signup">